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An exploration of Chinese people's resilience during the tumultuous 1927 Chinese revolution, showcasing fate and courage.

Henry V is a classic historical play by William Shakespeare about a king's conquest of France and battle for glory.

A classic work of fiction exploring the complexities of a tumultuous era in American life.

Mrs. Bridge is a poignant portrait of an ordinary woman searching for a connection in her mundane life.

A tragic and compelling exploration of love, loss, and social outcasts in early 20th-century England.

"Seven Gothic Tales" is a selection of eerie, fantastical stories by Isak Dinesen, exploring themes of passion, mystery and the supernatural.

"I, Claudius" is a first-person account of ancient Roman history, seen through the eyes of Tiberius Claudius.

A classic realist novel exploring themes of mortality and resurrection, during WWI and the Spanish flu epidemic.

Authentic account of a family's struggle to reconcile feelings of grief and loss following a tragic event.

"A delightful satire of Victorian society full of witty, hilarious dialogue and brilliant characters."

"Vile Bodies" is a satirical novel that follows a group of wealthy, outrageous socialites living in London between the two World Wars.

A heartrending story of forbidden love between a fifteen-year-old girl and an older Chinese man.

A magical story of a child born at the dawn of Indian independence, with rich allegory and a unique narrative voice.

Hauntingly poignant stories of betrayal, desperation and redemption set in the hardscrabble South of the early 20th century.

Compilation of short stories about everyday life, illuminated by Grace Paley's unmistakable wit and insight.

Collection of classic stories and traditional tales of magic, skill and courage by well-known Brothers Grimm.

A tragic tale of love and tragedy set in Victorian England, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" examines class divisions and moral choices.

A horror novella depicting the alter egos of one man's battle between good and evil.

A modern classic about a teacher’s passionate, yet misguided, dedication to her students in 1930's Edinburgh.

Fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a family living in a house filled with magic and wonder.

Historical epic of India's partition won Mann Booker Prize; passionate and beautiful depiction of culture,class, race and identity.

Miss Lonelyhearts is a novel about a newspaper advice columnist who struggles with his own personal dilemmas.

Alice continues her adventures through a looking glass, meeting numerous strange characters on her journey.

"Parade's End" is a thought-provoking novel that follows a man's journey through love, war and the changing landscape of society.